PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Jaguar Jun 2009
A Peruvian kangaroo.

GUIDE OF THE MONTH:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Andres Mora Piedra
"Andres was a great guide and we enjoyed his company. He always gave us good advice, whether it was information about where to go in town or what to pack. We always felt comfortable with him and knew we could trust him. We may see Andres again on the Iguana. Saludos y mil gracias, Andres!"
Beatriz Perez (USA) June 2008 Jaguar
"I took a chance on a "guided tour" and I am thrilled I did! I have never taken more than seven days off from work so being away for 16 days was a huge commitment. Active South America kept me so busy and jazzed that I even forgot what date it was and what I might be missing back at the office. Since returning, I had one compliment worth quoting: "I am not sure what you are doing, but keep doing it, you look great!.""

Lisa Labonville (New York, USA) Jan 2007 Tortuga

South America adventure guides
Nick
Nick
Name: Nick White
Position: Lead Guide
What our clients have said:

"Nick was excellent - he was professional, made the trip fun and was very good at bringing the different characters in the group together!"
-- Kate Taylor (London,,United Kingdom) Aug 2009 Tortuga


"Our Guide Nick White...."CHEERS MATE"...was Amazing! He was informative, knowledgable, flexible, and he showed us the most amazing snorkeling we have ever seen. He made traveling in South America a lot of fun. We felt comfortable knowing that Nick had everything lined up, and our trip ran without a hitch."
-- Michael & Sathya Wandzek (Longmont, CO, United States) Jul 2008 Tortuga


"Nick was wonderful. He did his best to make sure everyone had an amazing trip. He was professional, attentive, more than patient, had a great sense of humor and made sure everything ran smoothly. "
-- Kathy Thompson (Fairfax Station,VA) April 2007 Tortuga


"Nick was spectacular, the best guide we have ever had. He was really tuned in to what was going on, and he went the extra distance to make everything all that we wanted."
-- Judy & John Dickson (Amherst,MA) March 2007 Tortuga


"Safety was of utmost importance to Nick. Nick was always requesting feedback to ensure that everyone in the group was content. After our trip had ended we felt that Nick went above and beyond his duties in assisting us with arranging additional accomodations, transportation as well as showing us around Quito. Nick was awesome!"
-- Kristina Korum & Gregory van der Zande (BC,Canada) Aug 2006 Tortuga


"Nick was great. He made sure everyone was having a good time, and went above and beyond for those of us staying an extra few days. I'd definitely take another trip with Nick."
-- Denise Clozza (Nanaimo,BC,Canada) August 2006 Tortuga


"In brief Nick made it a trip of a lifetime. He was not only an outstanding leader - it was an emotional departure for me because I consider him to be an exceptional person and a special friend. He made the trip for me."
-- Julian Burrows (UK) April 8 2006 Tortuga


"Very flexible - Nick was excellent!"
-- Marcia Golden (New York, USA) Dec 2005 Tucan


"Nick is off the chart in terms of competency, personality and sense of humor. He definitely played a major part in my enjoyment of the trip - his enthusiasm and sense of humor was contagious and he was supportive of all my efforts and even allowed me one whine a day! He also gave us the illusion of freedom rather than the feeling of being herded about and I really appreciated that. We were an older group, I'm sure, than most of your patrons and his patience in dealing with all our quirks was astonishing. Don't ever let him get away - he is a jewel!!"
-- Elizabeth Pyzik (Michigan, USA) Sep 2005 Jaguar


"Nick was awesome in every way. He went above and beyond to take care of us. Couldn't have asked for a better leader!"
-- Don Persson (Grand Blanc, USA) Sep 2005 Jaguar


"Nick was incredible! A most superlative guide -- never had better! Very savvy and professional. Always with a smile & good humor."
-- David Patria & Barb Underwood (Michigan, USA) Sep 2005 Jaguar


"Nick was always cheerful, and accomodating. I feel lucky to have had him as a guide. He never seemed to be rattled when a change of plan was called for. We were on "vacation" and it always felt that way."
-- Nancy Morehead (Michigan, USA) Sep 2005 Jaguar